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You can start with this I guess, but I would go through the whole thread when you get time and you may find more info: The airspeed/mach indicator is 3 1/4" Square and each individual side panels are a standard width of 5 3/4". Salute,

I really like that scheme, you did a great job. Just curious why you misnamed it AD-76? AD was East Coast RAG. Should be NJ76 as VF-124 was West Coast RAG. Salute,

I apologize ahead of time, but this is such an absurd statement I can not stop myself. It is a logical fallacy to assume that because one item replaces another that it is in anyway better. The Hornet is better, but primarily on the accounting sheet, not in any combat scenario. Since I assume that the multi-player arenas are like any other online games, the equipment is only loosely being used in any way similar to their intended use. Again, I apologize for this post. Salute,

That was done in testing by mechanically bypassing some of the locks that are supposed to prevent that to prove the aircraft could fly and even land with asymmetric wing sweep if I recall correctly. Hopefully you do not break a wing sweep screw or other wing sweep parts. Salute,

I wonder if they plan on eventually having more than the Cold-Start checklist assist from Jester as well? Like Post T/O, Combat, Pre/Post-Landing, Landing, Emergency checklists etc... that can be user directed.

There is an auto flap/slat program that will deploy them under certain conditions, you will have to explain in more depth the conditions your slats are down in I guess.

3 and 6 are always up front with 4 behind 3 or in the last center Sparrow position. The diagram might help visualize it better. Salute,

I do not recall the source, but I was once told the mplus-2c font. Not sure if this is what Heatblur used or not though. Salute,

Naval policy was generally to fly the same approach whether feet wet or dry for carrier aircraft, that way pilots did not develop bad habits like flaring at landing. :thumbup:

I would like to see an option for Jester to make specific call outs to assist the pilot when he asks for them - like periodic alt and speed call outs during engagements with option for how often he makes the call outs or just speed during take off/landings, etc.... Salute,

He already answered your first question in his case 1 landing tips write up. "The wings are moved aft in order to set up a higher induced drag delta wing profile to facilitate a more rapid deceleration and also to make formation easier and tidier." Salute,

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Please make all of these bindings available to sim pit users who want to flip real switches and move real levers also. Please? Salute,

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This is disappointing for us sim pit builders if all the switches in both cockpits are not programmable including master test and other rotary switches and rheostats.

If I remember right, the extra four way coolie hat above the Wing Sweep coolie is for the Pilots Radar Mode selector. I don't recall any other extra switches. They did change the type of switch for the Speed Brakes though, which is the long toggle in front of the Radar Mode selector. You probably should go through the NATOPS for more info. Salute, Punk

I posted this in another thread for one of the guys building their own controls I think. I believe it is on page 3. Mind you, it is for the F-14D model, but should be the same size as the A and B models, just with an extra button/switch as far as I know. Salute, Punk MASON throttlegrips.pdf

Hi. Not sure if these potential errors have been reported yet: Master Test Panel missing Mach Lev position between the EMERG GEN - Tests emergency generator and WG SWP - Tests wing-sweep system. AA1 Control Panel - numbers in text do not match illustration. HB DCS F-14 Specific Configuration Options The Heatblur F-14 in DCS has a set off options available affecting only the F-14. These are located under OPTIONS -> SPECIAL -> F-14B on the main DCS menu. I think "of" is the appropriate word? Salute,

Tomcat books ... AMERICA'S FIGHTERS OF THE 1970s: F-14 AND F-15 by R.Stern, Arms and Armour Press, ISBN 0-85368-608-4: A lot of b&w photos showing a lot of the early Tomcat years. ANYTIME, BABY - HAIL AND FAREWELL OT THE US NAVY F14 TOMCAT by Erik Hildebrandt, ISBN 0-96740-405-3. F-14 TOMCAT by T.Holmes, Osprey Publishing Ltd., ISBN 0-517-05697-6: A fine collection of colourful photographs of (rare) Tomcats. F-14 TOMCAT by L.Peacock, Osprey Combat Aircraft Series Vol.5, ISBN 0-85045-720-3: Rare (detail) photos & drawings of early F-14s. F-14 TOMCAT ATLANTIC COAST MARKINGS 1974-1984 by B.Kinzey, Tab Books Inc., ISBN 0-8168-4526-3: A lot of photos of Pacific Coast squadron F-14s with quite some details. F-14 TOMCAT IN ACTION, NO.32 by L.Drendel, squadron/signal publications, ISBN 0-89747-031-1: A nice review of the early F-14s history, with some stories and a number of rare photos, technical data and drawings. F-14 TOMCAT IN ACTION, NO.105 by A.Adcock, squadron/signal publications, ISBN 0-89747-247-0: Nearly everything about all F-14 variants including fine photos. F-14 TOMCAT IN ACTION, NO.206 by Lou Drendel, squadron/signal publications, ISBN 0-89747-539-9: The last of the series of three books in the IN ACTION series about the F-14, covering everything up to the scrapping of the mighty Tomcat. F-14 TOMCAT PACIFIC COAST SQUADRONS 1974-1987 by B.Kinzey and R.Leader, Tab Books Inc., ISBN 0-8306-8032-2: A lot of photos of Pacific Coast squadron F-14s with quite some details. F-14 TOMCAT SQUADRONS OF THE US NAVY by L.Peacock, Motorbooks International , ISBN 0-7110-1577-5: A fine book with a lot about the Tomcats history and action, squadron histories of all F-14 squadrons (except for VF-191 and VF-194) and quite a number of rare photos. F-14 TOMCAT WALKAROUND, NO.3 by L.Dendrel, squadron/signal publications, ISBN 0-89747-337-X: A terrible lot of photos showing the F-14 details. Ideal for plastic modellers! F-14A&B TOMCAT by B. Kinzey, Detail & Scale, ISBN 0-8168-5018-6: A book about the early years of the Tomcat with a lot of detail-photos. FIGHTER COUNTRY - THE F-14 TOMCATS OF NAS OCEANA by D. Parsons &D. Nelson, Motorbooks International, ISBN 0-87938-442-5 GRUMMAN F-14, Vol. 25 by J.P.Stevenson, Aero Series of Tab Books Inc., ISBN 0-8306-8592-8: A wonderful old book about the early F-14 with an incredible lot of technical information - so much information that back in 1975 (when the book was published) it caused quite a stir in the Grumman Publications Department where noone could figure out how the author obtained so much information. GRUMMAN F-14A/B by J.Miller, Aerofax Inc.: A terrible lot of photos with a lot of close-up views, here the F-14B means the early Grumman F-14B, not todays redesignated F-14A+. GRUMMAN F-14 TOMCAT by D.Richardson, Osprey Air Combar: A great compilation of the early years of the F-14. GRUMMAN F-14 TOMCAT - BYE BYE, BABY! by Dave Parsons, George Hall, Bob Lawson: Images and reminiscences from 35 years of active service. GRUMMAN F-14 TOMCAT, LEADING US NAVY FLEET FIGHTER by D.Jenkins, Aerofax (Midland Publishing Ltd.), ISBN 1-85780-063-X: A find book about the Tomcat from its beginning until today including F-14Ds and the LANTIRN capable Tomcats. GRUMMAN F-14 TOMCAT, PART II Koku-Fan No.89: Rare (detail) photos of early F-14s until 1977. GRUMMAN F-14 TOMCAT SHIPBORNE FIGHTER by J.Lake, Warplane Classics/World Airpower, UK ISBN 1 874023 41 7, US ISBN 1-880588-13-7 IRANIAN F-14 TOMCAT UNITS IN COMBAT by T.Cooper/F.Bishop, Osprey Combat Aircraft 49, ISBN 1-84176-787-5 IRONWORKS - GRUMMAN's FIGHTING AEROPLANES by T.Treadwell, Motorbooks International, ISBN 0-87938-488-3: A complete collection of data from all Grumman fighters, plus many cutaway drawings, specifications and history. JANES - HOW TO FLY THE F-14 TOMCAT by D. Rockwell, Harper Collins Publishers, ISBN 0-00-472254-X MODERN FIGHTING AIRCRAFT: F-14, Vol. 8 by M.Spick, Arco Publishing Inc., ISBN 0-668-06406-4: A fine book with lots of prototype photos and technical information. THE CUTTING EDGE by C.J.Heatley III, Airlife Publishing Ltd., ISBN 1-85310-245-8: A superb book with superb photos of Navy aircraft, well written text of different Navy pilots about their job. THE ORIGINAL ADVENTURES OF TOMCAT & FRIENDS ON SEA, LAND & AIR by Lauren Kelly-Hill, ISBN 1-46090-291-2: A book for young teenagers about the Tomcat! TOMCAT ALLEY by David Brown, Schiffer Publishing, ISBN 0-7643-0477-1: A photographic roll call of the F-14 Tomcat. TOMCAT - THE GRUMMAN F-14 by Lou Drendel, Squadron Signal Publications, ISBN 0-89747-536-4: A great full colour book with many previously unpublished F-14 photos. TOMCAT! THE GRUMMAN F-14 STORY by P.Gillcrist, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., ISBN 0-88740-664-5: A book with well written text and stories covering the whole life of the Tomcat plus fine and sometimes rare photos. US NAVY F-14 TOMCAT UNITS OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM by T. Holmes, Osprey Combat Aircraft 52, ISBN 1-84176-803-0: A wealth of information on the last major combat events for the F-14 before decommissioning. Salute,

Feet Wet by Paul Gilchrist is okay. If you want fiction, I enjoyed the Punk's War trio by Ward Carrol and Sweetwater Gunslinger 201 by W.H. LeBarge. If you want more of pictorial type reference books let me know and I can give you a fair sized list I found somewhere. Salute,

Here are the photos, I keep thinking I have posted them and end up not... :doh: 1. Mumbles Q 1 3/4" 2. Mumbles Q 6 1/2" 3. Off to Mil ~ 3" 4. Off to Idle ~ 1" 5.Off to Max AB ~ 5 1/2" 6. Width of Flaps and Throttle face ~ 3 1/2" 7. Length Wing Sweep Side ~ 6 1/2" 8. Hgt Wing Sweep ~ 4" 9. Entire Flap lgth including Emergency Up/Down ~ 5 3/4" 10. Flap Up/Down slot ~ 2 3/4" 11. Flap Emergency Up/Down slot ~ 2" The following are just various shots trying to show some markings and inner workings. Salute,

Sorry, thought I had posted those pics we were discussing, but didn't take I guess:

Hmm, I thought Tomcats always went to the pilots with the best looking pron star mustachios who had earned their Golden Wings??? Salute,

Yeah, Those are hard to find. I have two of them and one with 8 buttons. They were from an A-6 I believe so they are are out there, you just have to luck across them. I was going to just go with momentary push buttons and use the game indication to let me know which one was active. Salute, Punk